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25.4.2008

After months of waiting, Wii Fit finally arrived at this proud persons home today after weeks of agony! In Japan, it made record sales for the sheer speed by which it sold, but could it be as successful over here?Upon opening the package, look out for the small yellow sticker on the top flap, advising you to take out the card-sandwich that contains the CD-Box, manuals, and batteries first. After doing so, you can carefully take out the Balance Board.The first thing you'll notice when you receive, or find the package is the sheer weight and size of it. Adverts don't do any justice to hold solidly build the Wii Balance board, or its size! I'm actually quite flummoxed as to where i'm going to keep it,but then I realised because we have glass TV stand, it can just about slot under the bottom shelf quite neatly. The board is excellently made and is well designed - the top surface unfortunately does attract the odd bit of muck from peoples feet, so I would advise you to just rub off any fluff of your feet from the carpet before getting on it. Their are 2 slight depressions where your feet are supposed to be placed, and have a textured surface so you can feel it.Many of you are probably wondering whats so special about this board, and quite rightly so - little promotion has been given out as to it's capabilities. But basically, the Balance Board is like a digital-weighing scale, except their are pressure sensors all over the board, detecting 'where' you're shifting weight. This means that your body position can be monitored directly to the Wii, and on the screen. And because it's digital, their are absolutely no moving parts, and nothing is mechanised. Upon stepping on it, it feels just like you're standing on some soft tiles in a posh gym.The Balance Board connects via Bluetooth just like your Wii Motes. The Bluetooth also means you can place the board anywhere in your home and it'll still give a read out to the Wii.This brings me onto a discussion some have been wondering about - does it work on thick carpets? Yes it does - the feet on the balance board are loose and account for absorption. In English, this means they absorb unnecessary build up in the carpet. And obviously, its common sense 'not' to place this on a rug...Once you've put the disc into the Wii and let it load up, you'll be asked to put the batteries into the bottom of the board, and sync it to the console. The button used to sync it, with its cool blue L.E.D, is also the Power button, just as you would press any button on the Wii Remote to connect it to the console.Now you're almost ready to get Wii Fit-ting! (if their is such an adjective!) All you need to do now is register yourself, and any other members of your family/friends using your Mii's. You start by choosing your Mii, to which you are then greeted by a wacky, but friendly 3-D version of your Balance Board which has come to life on the game. He will talk to you all about the board (to which he is talking about himself - he wants you to think the board you are standing on is him... if you catch my drift...) and gives a great in depth analysis into common physical problems we encounter in every day life. I found this great and really opened my eyes to things we take for granted, like slouching!But obviously, you need to give some information to this 'Balance Board' guy so he can "get to know you". Once you've entered your height, date of birth, and weight (done automatically) you are asked to do a few simple tests. Nothing major - just a few balance tests, shifting your weight left and right, which helps determine a simple 'Wii Fit Age'.And without further a do, you're ready to get going. The Wii Fit Plaza is your centre menu for all activities, and is very simple to use. Using the + and - buttons on your remote, you can shift between all the avail categories, from Yoga to funner balancing activities. I would just like to point out that not all the activities are available upon first playing the game. You need to gain pennies for your 'FitBank' - a cross between a Piggy Bank and well... the amount of minutes you play an activity! The more minutes, the more coins, and the more you unlock. If you're a fit person like myself (not boasting.. honest!) then you'll have no problem in spending long periods on such exercises as Jogging. But much of the activities available take a long time to get used to.Their are roughly just over 40 activities available, spread out through the categories. As I said, patience is a huge virtue, and this is all part of correcting your balance. Such as the Skiing game; you may be inclined to keep leaning left and right aggressively, but just as in real life, you only need small movements. Yet its these small movements, combined with the length with you keep that position in, which helps improve your flexibility.But then their are activities you can instantly take to, such as jogging. By placing your Wii Remote into a 'tight' (to get the best reading) pocket by your thigh, you can go for a jolly little jog on an Island in the game. Their is even a map in the manual!! Depending on the distance you decide to take, you can go different routes, which is really nice. Also... look out for a range of hidden characters running about, and little pictures of 8-Bit NES characters dotted around the island... their are 15 in total, i've only found 1!It is the Yoga section which makes up the most of the starting activities available, which is probably to encourage Mr (or Mrs) Blobby to have a damn good work-out! I've been really impressed by it all; the layout, the ease of use, and the friendliness. In fact, my best point is the way your trainer (you can choose either female or male) is in no way patronising. They encourage you, and talk with a nice clean accent, but not so clean that they talk like Royal. A part which got me and the family cracking up was when I was doing some push-ups, and I had to leave to scratch my back. Suddenly, my trainer on the TV said "Hey! Where do you think you're going? Aren't you here any more?" So funny! But a great touch - it shows Nintendo have thought of everything.The Balance Board doesn't just have to be leaned on. In the Tight Rope excercise, you scale to buildings via a rope my tip-toeing on the board! And then leaning left and right obviously to keep your balance. Believe me.. its tenser than it sounds!The difficulty which surrounds many of these activities can only be overcome through getting used to the Balance Board - it doesn't mean your balance is awful. One such game is one in which you must place a selection of balls into holes on a board, which is up in the air. Using the balance board, you must move the board around the get the balls in the holes. It's surprisingly a real challenge, yet we've become addicted to it!If you're going to take this seriously enough to use every day to get in shape, then a number of options help make this as authentic as going to the gym.. almost. You can set your deadlines by which you must achieve a goal, and can "personally" (using the Wii Remote) stamp the calendar! Or if you're a bit shy about your weight, a password option is available so others can't know of how you're doing. Their is also a Wii Fit Channel - once you've downloaded it off the disc, you can access training results and take a simple body test "without" the Balance Board. A neat touch which nicely rounds this fantastic package up.So there we are. Do I recommend this? I'm going to be completely honest and as blunt as possible to get the point, and it doesn't bother me if people disagree - its only the truth. This package isn't 'really' a toy. The options available and the direction of goal-related tasks, plus the sheer amount of work-out exercises makes this a package more suitable for someone, like myself, who just want's to work out in their own home with a bit of fun added to it. Therefore, I can't see this appealing to the average 7/8 year old who just wants it because it looks like a funky gadget. Indeed, it is, but it's much more maturer than just a game. But for such a hefty price, this shouldn't be confused with being a 'childs' toy, but more for the family, and older members. The fact that such a importance is placed on improvement, and comparing your stats to other, suggests this package is aimed truly at getting you in shape, and is nothing like a gimmick of any sort.I find the current RRP price of this package quite cheeky especially when in the USA, the mark up will be 90 dollars (50 quid) at the most, and thats a fact. Unfortunately, such things as VAT and other expenses makes this quite exspensive, but I believe if you have the time, and you're old enough to appreciate the value of such an incredible device with the work-out games included.. PLUS the fact you're having a laugh at the same time, this is money well spent. But for me, an even more important fact is the future potentinal which this board possesses... I just can't wait for the future titles!
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18.6.2009

As I know a lot of people read reviews to choose which one to get between the 2 this will be a comparison review for both titles listing the pros and cons of both. If this review is too long for you then just read the pros and cons of both or either! :)Wii Fit - pros* measures weight/BMI* family orientated (everyone can use it)* 4 different types of games (aerobics, yoga, strength and balance)* good/accurate feedback from balance board tells you more about your body than sports activeWii Fit - cons* Mini games all very separate (no overall workout, all separate games which take 1-10 mins or so)* No suggestions/guidance for areas to work on at all* Gets old kind of fast,even the advanced levels become very easy over time* Advises you to take body check daily - when most people say only weight yourself once a week as weight fluctuates day to day as normal* Also the controversial BMI test - which is not accurate for people that have a lot of muscle or children - which is odd as it is aimed at the whole family...EA Sports Active - pros* gives you a set workout (ie 25 mini games for 25 mins exercise)* ability to set goals and earn trophies (good for motivation)* 30 day challenge, no need to fuss to choose workouts, it chooses them for you and sets goals and targets for you to hit and automatically increases in difficulty though you set the initial activity level* not as `separate' as wii fit - workouts grouped together* wider range of games - keep you coming back for more* displays calories burned during total workout - great motivational factor!* balance board compatible for enhanced feedback and exercisesEA Sports Active - cons* does not weigh you* no yoga games (if you want them)* if you do not have balance board then feedback is not as precise/detailed as wii fit* lots of equipment to use means frequent changing between exercises even though the exercises are more seamless than wii fitI think the general difference between the 2 is an east vs west thing, wii fit is obviously eastern influenced with emphasis put on posture and balance (hence, the yoga activities) whereas EA sports active is obviously more western with more emphasis put on calories burned and lots of cardio type workouts aimed at burning fat and losing weight.I think the thing with wii fit is that its more `general'....its about keeping fit, active and having good posture compared to sports active which seems to be aimed more at weight loss and building a bit of strength. I owned wii fit first for about 3 months before I got sports active - at which point I was pretty bored with wii fit as its very repetitive and I hardly ever use the balance games, as basically....I'm not that bothered if I am standing 49% to the left and 51% to the right...it is interesting to see at first...but I think its more of a novelty and I think more people are interested in losing weight or toning up than how straight they are standing...and this is where both games succeed AND fail....I will assume that most people buy these games to lose weight and or tone up, so I will write this next section from that perspective. Wii fit's advantage is that it weighs you...which is obviously an important part of weight loss....seeing how much you weigh! Obviously things such as diet have an effect on your weight but I think wii fit is good at `alerting' people to watch their diet, whereas the exercises themselves are a little lacking - most exercises, bar the 10 minute hula hoop, island map jogging and some strength exercises will make you break out in a sweat, where sports active comes in - I feel the exercises in sports active would give better results for weight loss and also lists calories burned, which is good for people aiming for weight loss- but it does not weigh you like wii fit does.Even though sports active is more seamless as you don't have to choose individual activities between games like wii fit...as you have to use the leg strap, resistance band and balance board (optional) there is much more changing around between exercises than wii fit, which kind of deflates its main advantage against wii fit and almost makes them level again! If they could group out the workouts into different equipment that would be betterTo summarise, wii fit is almost like a `doctor in a box' it tells you things about your body like how your posture is and weight, but I would not say the activities included are the best for weight loss, some are hardly exercises *cough*balancegames*cough* but sports active is all about Burn! Burn! Burn! I own both and I would recommend that you get both as neither is perfect - saying that wii fit plus has just been announced which should improve things and make is more like sports active basically. Also if you buy both you can use the balance board for active as well.If you had to choose one over the other I would say get sports active because its half the price, has better exercises and as long as you have a set of scales, does everything wii fit does and better (apart from telling you your posture, if you are that bothered) I think wii fit is a good place to start to get you used to your body and maybe if you are very overweight and need to take things slowly at first, but if you are not too overweight or not too scared of exercise, then sports active is the way to go imo!! Basically wii fit = motivation, sports active = gym in a box, depending on what the individual wants. Personally I found wii fit great to start off with but soon after left me wanting more of a challengep.s I forgot to add that in the 3 months that I have had wii fit I lost a stone, down from 13.10 to 12.10, but I think its because it made me more aware of things rather than the games being that great themselves, I only got sports active a few days ago so I cannot say how much of impact that has had.p.p.s I have also read lots of complaints about sports active not registering your movements properly - personally I have not had any problem with this at all - though I am an avid games console freak and maybe I'm just used to controls more and I think t.b.h the people having problems with it are just not really used to the controls and are getting a bit confused, I have never been doing an exercise properly and it says I haven't, when its told me off I can see what I am doing wrong(i would give wii fit 4 stars and sports active 5)
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30.5.2008

Exercise at home is finally here with Nintendo's latest installment; 'Wii fit.There are 4 types of exercises on 'Wii Fit' and they are:Yoga: Yoga poses that tone muscles and improve posture.Muscle Workouts: Workouts that can help tighten various muscles.Aerobic Exercises: Exercises that help you burn your body fat.Balance Games: Games that help develop your sense of balance.Favourites: The top 10 activities you do the most.Body TEST (RECCOMMENDED DAILY): This test will show you if you are: Underweight; Ideal; Overweight or Obese + you will get a special Wii Fit Age which is like a rating.If it's on your age that means you are perfect for your age.If it's a few above it means that you are almostperfect for your age.If it's really far out it means you need a bit more practise with toning up your body and... if it's under your age that means you are in amazing shape and you have an incredibly fit body!On Wii Fit you can register up to 8 people and when you do you will have to have a Body Test and then it will show your Mii standing next to a few buttons and a calendar...Above your Mii's head you will see a button that has a picture of a person representing you and if you put your cursor over it, it will say:' User Settings.'If you click on this button you will see 4 buttons.The first button (Change Profile): You can change your height, date of birth and password (IF YOU HAVE ONE) here.The second button (Change Design): You can change the colour of your calendar (WHICH IS AUTOMATICALLY CHOSEN, REGARDING YOUR MII'S COLOUR) and your Mii's stamp (THERE ARE 8 TO COLLECT, TO GET A NEW STAMP YOU MUST HAVE DONE A NUMBER OF BODY TEST'S ON WII FIT) design which you stamp on your calendar after each daily Body Test.The third button (Change trainer): Here you can change your trainer which helps you with Yoga and Muscle Workouts into a Male or Female.The fourth button (Delete User Data): Here is where you can delete your user data if you wish to.Next to your Mii's feet you will see a button that says: 'Training.'If you click on this button and it is your first time you will have to pick out of a Male or Female trainer to help you with Yoga and Muscle Workouts.After you have chosen... the 'Wii Balance Board' (WHO IS THE PERSON THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO IN THE BODY TEST'S AND IS THE PERSON THAT HELPS YOU WHEN YOU ARE REGISTARING SOMEONE) will give you a 'Fit Piggy' which is a special piggy that you records your time on Wii Fit in a day, the Wii Balance Board says you should have at least 30 minutes a day which you can split up into 3 10-minute sessions.After all of that you can select out of the 4 types of activities on Wii Fit.Next to the button 'Training' you will see a button that says 'Body Test.'As I have already gone through Body Test's I will just mention 1 thing, which is that you should have a Body Test once daily but if you are not happy with your Wii Fit Age you could try to improve it.After you have had a 'Body Test', the button, instead of staying white will turn dim until tomorrow, this is because it shows if you have had a Body Test today or to check you could just look at your calendar to see if you've got a stamp instead.Above the buttons: 'Body Test' and 'Training' you have the calendar.Next to the bottom left on the calendar you will see another button, this one has a picture of a graph on it and if you put your cursor over it, it will say: 'Graph.'If you click on this button you will see a graph on 4 types of information.These 4 types of information are: BMI, Weight, Wii Fit Age and FitCash which shows what kind of activities you play the most.Above this button you will see a button with a arrow pointing behind.If you put your cursor over this button it will say: 'Wii Fit Plaza.'If you click on this button you will see all the Mii's that you have registered doing various things and if one of those Mii's haven't been on in 4 days+, they will be snoring and if you want to wake them up for a brief 10 seconds to see them smile just your cursor over them.Above all of your registered Mii's you will see a line (WITH THE MII'S COLOUR) chart showing the BMI in all these different Mii's and the FitCash altogether with all these different Mii's.Next to the top right of this chart you will see a button that has a picture of a wrench on it and if you put your cursor over it, it says: 'Settings' which lets you delete all of your Mii's Wii Fit data and others.Under that button you will see a button with a picture of a figure with a question mark on it, if you put your cursor over this button you will see that it is called: 'Trial.'This button is for if you cannot register any more people or if that person doesn't come around very often.If you can click on it you can have a Body Test or some of the various activities that are available in training.To the top left of this chart you will see another button which has a picture of a rectangle which says: 'Wii' on it and if you put your cursor over this button you will notice that it says: 'Wii Menu' which is indicating that if you want to go to 'Wii Menu' you can click on this button.Under this button you will see a picture of a happy figure with a + next to it.If you put your cursor over this button it will say: 'Register' and if you have registered 8 users it will go dim like the 'Body Test' button.I will also add that the Wii Balance Board will tell you that how long it's been since your last session which is recorded by you having a Body Test and the Wii Balance Board will tell you if any of your users birthday is coming up which can be helpful if your no good with dates.Overall this is a great game and is fun for all ages and if you don't have time to go to a gym in the day, you've got to get this game.Thank you for taking the time to read my review.10/10.
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28.10.2009

Admittedly, I was somewhat dubious when Wii released this as I thought it would be one of those very boring tedious and frustrating "programs" that are neither fun nor entertaining. I was so wrong.First I have to say KUDOS TO NINTENDO for not only developing the Wii, which for the first time since Video games began actually ENCOURAGES gamers to not just sit stationary thumbing away at a tricky control panel, but also for actually releasing a game/software package that encourages not only adults, but children to be more active, conscious of posture and BMI.As an obese woman I've been ashamed of my size, too large for the "flimsy" machines that "tighten", too flabby for the belts that "shape",and too self-conscious for the gyms that discriminate and over-charge. Despite the fact I know I would have benefited from Yoga, Aerobics, and Muscle exercises at a gym, deep inside I knew it was not cost effective NOR was it good for my confidence knowing I would be most likely the largest woman in the room (and would eventually lose interest and my fee in the process). For years I've bought exercise equipment that I've used a couple of times then discarded like yesterdays newspaper (once the novelty wears off), and I've tried "fitness DVDs" that do nothing more than show skinny OBVIOUSLY liposucked celebs twisting their bodies through difficult unrealistic poses I knew I couldn't obtain.I decided to try the Wii fit, given that I'd heard so many good things about it. Self-confidence still plagues me with a Wii fit I know I can exercise in my living room when everyone is out, without any embarrassing moments - no people to laugh at me through my lack of rhythm, no-sense of coordination, inflexibility or ridiculously poor posture.The initial stage of the program itself is a bit tedious - putting in your age, your height, and then having to go through the "body test", which while standing on the board will take your weight, and your BMI, calculate your balance and athleticism, and determine what your "fitness" (wii fit) age is. It lets you set a goal of how many lbs you would like to realistically lose within a 2 week period, and it will stamp it on a calandar.You only get a limited amount of exercises to start with - I was surprised though that there is absolutely NO warm up exercise function on the game itself - so it's assuming you know how to stretch. We can over look this though. It gives you an option of four different activities you can partake in with the board; Muscle exercise, Aerobic, Balance, or Yoga. They all have a nice easy pace you can start out at and by continuing to do them for a time you unlock more difficult mode that you can choose to move onto (or if you're not into being pushed you can keep it at the nicer easier paces which still provide a healthy work out that will make you sweat without leaving you too breathless).Yoga is ideal for people who're a little bit inflexible, it focuses alot on breathing and your balance while maintaining poses - and it's a good exercise in particular for people who have respitory problems while exercising. After a bout of "on the spot" jogging, "hula hoop", and "step aerobics", I do a couple of yoga poses to wind down, and get my breath back and it really works.What I'm surprised the most at is that I was able to two twenty minutes every day without feeing particularly "sore", and for a very inactive person, that was something of a miracle for me. After four days I had already shed a couple of pounds and pulled my BMI down slightly and my Wii fit age had gone down some. My posture got better and I found that the bad backs I was suffering were beginning to ease off. I even slept better at night (although it's advised to NOT do Wii fit last thing at night as your energy and endorphines might keep you awake).All in all a wonderful pack and although it seems expensive, from the value you're getting out of it, is way cheaper than exercise equipment and gym memberships, and you don't have to put up with embarrassment or other people, you can put your own music on, stop and take a break when YOU feel like it, and only do as much as YOU feel like. You can also include your family and register their "mii" characters and if you have a couple of boards, or even a couple of remotes, you can do exercise simultaneously together if you want to work out with someone. So it's not just a solitary activity.Have to say the highlight of the pack is also the balance games - they're very fun and challenging and really keep you pushing for better scores.I can't wait til my next turn.
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9.9.2008

My husband & I deliberately took our time to purchase a Wii Fit as we wanted to see a few reviews before taking the plunge. A few friends had got one and they liked it. However, the seal of approval that came from my brother-in-law was the one that made us decide. He had his a week and cancelled his gym subscription saying that this Wii Fit was better than any gym and made him "use muscles he didn't know he had!" From a bloke who was in the army for 10 years, that is some endorsement!!We got ours last week and apart from being perhaps a wee bit awkward to set up - mostly in the configuring the balance board to the console; the instructions on this aren't the best - but once it was up & running,it was a dawdle.You have to load in personal details like your age & height but this is easily done with your normal Wii remote. There is emphasis on your balance & centre of gravity and is the starting point for your assessment. This made me think of the Alexander Technique which is considered to be the best 'thing' for posture improvement etc. A few fun games later & this thing has you sussed. It then gives you the once over for weight, height etc and presents you with the final reading. I had no problems with either the BMI or the weight it gave me. Both of these were in keeping with my last gym assessment.I am a member of a ladies 30-min gym which concentrates mostly on muscle tone so my cardiovascular exercise is not what I would like it to be. I don't really have enough self-discipline to go out running or swimming etc which was one of the main reasons for getting the Wii Fit. I still thought I was of ok fitness though..... until I got on the darn thing!!!I warmed up with a couple of Hula Hoop sessions (2 mins each) - dead easy I thought as I puffed a wee teeny bit. Then I had a go at the basic Step (never done step in my life btw!) - 3 mins later, a bit more puffing and a head dizzy with trying to keep up!! However, don't be put off, once you've done the Step about 3 times you really get the hang of it. I then went for broke on the Jogging - hahahahahahahahaha! "3 mins???? You're having a laugh" I wheezed...... after a minute and a half!! This for me was the cruncher - it darn near killed me!! Fit my bottom!! After 20 minutes of these various activities I was only fit to keel over! However, you WILL get back what you put in and a week down the line I can now do a 3 min jog without sounding like someone's ripped my lungs out.My husband passed his opinion of the muscle tone section as I myself am not using that right now. His comment was "It's hard" injected with many words that it would be inappropriate to type here. He has also cancelled his gym membership as he feels he is getting more from the Wii Fit than he did down the gym.The balance games are great fun and I personally like them for cooling down after a good work out on the Aerobics. These are very good for making you change the manner in which you stand and carry yourself. The Ski Jumping is a personal favourite.I have been advised by a yoga-class-attending person that the Yoga programme is very good and she highly recommends it. I have yet to get that far.All in all, I think the Wii Fit is good value for money, I think it is of a high motivational standard and I do believe that if you really DO want to improve your fitness level, this will help greatly. The top ten ranking system is very good for ensuring you keep at it because you will always want to better your score or beat that of others.Additionally, and just a wee tip/suggestion, when we bought our Wii Fit, it was recommended to us that we purchase a silicon cover to assist with keeping it clean and to prevent the board becoming discoloured. I would recommend this to any would-be purchasers. The covers have two 'footprint' grips on them which prevent you from sliding if you're working out in socks or bare-footed, which is how some people prefer it. The board itself is quite smooth and I think it would be quite easy to slip on it if you weren't wearing trainers.Finally, I'm glad we bought the Wii Fit, I'm enjoying the fact that the more time you're on it, the more games you unlock which prevents the likelyhood of getting bored with it too quickly. Just remember though - it ain't a miracle machine and you have to work it baby to get results. If only I had known that.......... (sigh!)
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18.6.2008

Well I've owned my Wii Fit since launch date & have got to say I've been absolutely amazed by the results that Nintendo's fun little exercise tool has produced in just a couple of months.I've got too admitt that I've been meaning to start getting exercising again for some time now & could certainly do with loosing a bit of weight as I have put of a few pounds over the years. The only problem for me has always been finding the time to go to the gym & will power to keep an eye on what I eat, I mean lets face it everybody thinks "ah a can of coke & some crisps won't realy hurt!!!" problem is it all weighs up given time.I have always been a huge video game fan & when I first heard about Wii Fit Iwas very intruiged & decided to pre-order myself a copy for launch date to see if Nintendo new peice of kit was worth the hype.Thankfully I can report that the answer to this question is undeniable yes.Since received my Wii Fit, I have been making sure I do a regular session of a minimum of 1hour per night doing 30mins Strengh Training + Yoga and 30mins on Aerobic + Balance games & what a difference it has made.Not only has Wii Fit helped me ensure that I get regular sessions of exercise per day, but it has also given me the extra motivation to ensure that I keep an strict eye on what I eat. All together since I started Wii Fit I have come down from 14st 8lb righ down to 13st 7lb which is just over 1st, which I think anybody will agree is pretty impressive for just a couple of months work & I certainly intend to continue the hard work.I think personally what has impressed me most about Wii Fit is how the developers have designed the Yoga and Strengh Training exercising sections of the game, which are the main meat of the program. All of the exercises are explained and demonstrated by your instructor in a clear and easy to follow example before you begin the exercise and then whilst you perform the exercises, you receive verbal encouragement if you a performing the moves correctly or detailed instructions on how to put yourself right if you are a little of track. The system measures this by using the various sensors on the balance board which measure preasure applied and suitle movement in your body. So for instance, if you are performing the tree pose in the Yoga section and begin to lose balance, the sensors in the balance board will sense this causing a red dot on the screen which you have been instructed to keep in the centre of a yellow circle to move of course & your instructor will instruct you how to recentre your balance. Just brilliant.Naturally after you finnish the hard work on the Yoga & Strengh sections on the game, you will want to relax by having some fun on the aerobic and balance games. These two sections of the game are the ones which most people will enjoy most when friend and family come around as there are so many fun activities to enjoy ranging from: Hoola Hoop spinnin, head the football, ski slalom, table tilt, tight rope walking, rythm boxing & my personal favourite, rythm dancing. All of these games are extremely fun & provide a good laugh whilst watching one of your friends getting hit in the face with football boots and panda heads whilst trying to head footballs, but most importantly because all of games get you moving your body it still provides a fairly good energetic workout.Unfortunately the have been some people who have decided to brand Wii Fit as just a gimmick by Nintendo, but trust me when I say full heartedly that this is far from just another fad & can very justifyably stake its claim as a serious peice of exercising kit!What I also find quite exciting is the potential which the new Wii Balance Board holds for future 1st and 3rd party games. The new peripheral certainly has some very impressive technology packed into its sturdy little shell which developers will no doubt be able to use in various innovative ways, I have only just picked up Family Ski which is the 1st game to use the new balance board and have got to say that I was extremely impressed by just how accurate it mimics & simulates using real ski's and ski polls & this is just one of the first generation balance board compatible games.Expect to see big things from Nintendo new balance board!
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2.6.2008

So my new Wii Fit arrived and with the usual gusto I opened the package plugged it in and jumped on. The game told me to get off, it hadn't finished calibrating. Having done the usual of not bothering to read ANY instructions I started again this time following the intuitive program that led me through my body calibration.Apparently I am obese, I find that strange though? Whenever I look in the mirror I am a toned Adonis?The first game fired up, I had chosen Hula Hooping, I followed the program instructions (How hard can this be anyway) and started gyrating like a 70's disco diva. The first hoop thrown to me bounced off my head as I continued to gyrate like a man possessed.This is where the Wii's only problem is. You see it was at that time that the postman arrived, I have no idea what he thought but he rang the doorbell, I answered, he coughed and said "One to sign for" and legged it, laughing all the way.Yoga is especially fun, although it does need to come with a warning, although they say to leave plenty of space around you for the exercises, they do not mention that should you lose your balance doing the "Hunter/Archer" stance, you have a high probability of falling over and careering across the living room as if you caught your leg in your trousers trying to put them on.There are so many things you can do with this, the board is excellent to use and while you may get bored with exercising you will always have that elusive high score to beat that will keep you motivated like any good game. Jogging on the spot never struck me as a particularly difficult exercise however trying it at home has proved a very worthwhile activity that takes quite a bit of effort and one of these days I WILL catch that Mii! There are lots of different activities to go at, I have to say I have left the muscle work out alone for while until I can face doing press ups in front of the post man. The whole point of this seems to be to enjoy what you are doing and I can honestly say that I do, this coming from a man who whenever he thought about exercise, used to lay out on the sofa until the thought had passed.Having never been to the Gym (I really hate the thought of that) I am now doing a little exercise, I quite enjoy it, I am not saying this is a serious workout to a marathon runner but to lardy old me, its a start and that cannot be a bad thing.****FOLLOW UP****So its been nearly a year since I bought this, (Ok, so its 8 months but it feels like a year) and I can hear the question being asked "is it nicely gathering dust under the sofa?" The answer is yes, sort of. You see I broke my leg, and there was a fire, not to mention the flood, my dog chewed it, well I think you can see what is happening here.Every now and again I drag it out, plug it in and try to work out what input source the TV has for the Wii, I usually forget. When I finally get to the screen it says "It's been 89 days since I last saw you". Yes well, I bloody know that don't I. "You have gained 4 lbs since your last visit." Its normally at this point that I lift the other leg off the floor and it tells me to get off again as something is wrong. I have put on 20 lbs. Nothing quite prepares you for the crushing blow of learning such a fact however as I am on a diet of lager, curry, crips and chocolate it shouldn't really surprise me as much.So, why haven't I lost weight and more importantly why have I not continued to use the pristinely conditioned Wii fit board? Well my homage to the Chocolate Hob Knob is testament to my inability to stop ramming the things into my face. The board is also conveniently placed to shove it with my foot so far under the sofa the only time I know it is there is when I roll off the sofa to go get another Hob Knob I see it lurking there. Its not Nintendo's fault, they had no idea they were trying to market it to me. The Japanese have no idea such apathy existed. I still think the product is great, but I'm not so great, in my pursuit of all things shiny, this was the shiniest. It lasted a month. I did my best. Cheers Nintendo!
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29.5.2009

Pros:+If anyone is wondering if they'll get a workout... the answer is yes+Tons of different exercises to do+Instructor helps to explain everything very well+Unlockable exercises give you an excuse to keep on playing+A considerably cheaper way to exerciseCons:-Sometimes the BMI is inaccurate-Little Multiplayer... but this really isn't that big of a dealWhen it came to Wii Sports, many gamers who once sat on the couch were now getting up and exercising. Eventually some speculation showed that Wii Sports could help you lose weight. When some consumers actually did start losing weight, it only seemed logical to take exercise with video games to the next level. This is where Wii Fit comes in.A game that actually fares well as a video game and as a workout. A much better workout than the aforementioned Wii Sports.Wii Fit comes with a balance board. The balance board measures your Body Mass Index and will inform if you are overweight, normal, etc. The sensitivity of the balance board could be brought into question. In terms of finding out if you're ideal, overweight, or underweight, Wii Fit won't always get it right. Last time I checked with my Doctor, I was underweight. I get on the balance board for Wii Fit and it tells me I'm overweight. Which do I believe? You probably won't find it to be much of a problem in the long run. On the other hand, what most are wondering is whether or not Wii Fit will actually give you a workout.When you get into the actual exercise routine, Wii Fit is something else. Will you get a work out with Wii Fit? The answer is yes. There are a ton of activities to choose from in Wii Fit, and lots of things you can do with the activities. Yoga, for example, doesn't just make you strike poses, you'll also have to do some breathing exercises. There are some exercises to really work your muscles here as well as some aerobic stuff to do. You'll do some mini games like jogging, where you'll have to stuff the Wii Remote in your pocket and jog in place. There are also games like skiing, heading soccer and tightrope walking. These are just a few of the activities that you can find within Wii Fit.Not all the activities are available from the get go. You'll have to unlock them. This is bad for those just wanting to jump in, but at least it ensures that the novelty doesn't wear off any time soon. The only way to unlock more exercises is to keep doing exercise. So spend a lot of time with Wii Fit and it'll be worth your while.All the exercises are also explained by an instructor and they do a great job. Showing you what to do and even providing you with tips. It helps to the point where just about anyone can jump in and learn it.From the looks of it, Wii Fit wasn't meant to be much of a multiplayer title. It certainly be great to exercise with friends and family, but with Wii Fit it's understandable that there isn't nearly as much multiplayer. There's a little bit thrown in there, but in other instances it would require you having to buy another balance board.Obviously Wii Fit isn't going to win any awards for its visuals and sound. But if you're buying Wii Fit for its visuals and sound, one would have to wonder why you were buying Wii Fit at all. This isn't meant to be your typical video game. So criticizing the visuals or sounds just seems silly for what Wii Fit's intended purpose is.Wii Fit is fantastic. There's plenty of exercises to take part in. While the Balance Board may sometimes declare you as overweight when you're not, the amount of fun and the workout is worthwhile. Wii Fit works exactly as it's expected to. Another big success for Nintendo.
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11.5.2008

To review Wii Fit I believe that you have to split in into two parts. Part one is the hardware; the Wii Fit Board. Part two is the software; the Wii Fit 'game'. Why does it need to be split into two? The answer is simple; the software element is limited in its potential but the hardware, much like the Wii platform itself, offers the pontential for further developments in future outside the restrictions of Wii Fit the game.So how does Part one, the Wii Board, stack up? Well the answer is brilliantly. Well designed, well constructed (the build quality is fantastic, as it needs to be in order to survive numerous bodies standing, turning and shifting on it), easy to use and remarkably sensitive.If you thought the motion sensitive Wiimote was stroke of genius you'll be blown away by the Wii Board, and when the two are combined they offer a whole further level of experience to the user.The Wii Fit software goes some way to demonstrating what is possible by combining the two, but what really excites me (and a great reason for buying the product) is the possibilities for future applications of the two interfaces. Just as Wii Sports acted as a greate taster of what the Wiimote was capable of, which later games then improved upon, Wii Fit gives an excellent demonstration of what can be done with the board and remote working in conjunction, as well as promising far more to come. With this new hardware to work with game designers will be able to develop titles that provide far more immersive and physical game playing than standard controllers ever could. For that alone the Wii Board is a brilliant development.Not that the second part, Wii Fit, is simply a taster. It is a well developed, entertaining, accessible and at times quite challenging 'game'. Not being a fitness professional I cannot comment on its value as a means to improve fitness, but it certainly gets users out of their seats and even a short session can leave you feeling like you have actually partaken in a proper physical activity.Of course it will not be to everyone's taste. As with Wii Sports it is not about providing fantastic graphics (infact it shares a lot of visual cues with 'Sports' and Wii Play). There are also some elements that I find mildly irritating, such as the slightly hectoring tone of the Wii Board avatar it uses and which you cannot bypass. I think after a few months of using Wii Fit I might grow to hate it the same way people used to loath the Microsoft Paperclip avatar.Its also quite obvious that Wii Fit was originally written for the Japanese market. The focus on posture reflects a particularly Japanese concern, and 'Metabolic Sydrome' that the game constantly refers to, which I have never heard any medical or fitness professionals in the West ever mention, is a condition that the Japanese believe can lead to problems such as diabetes and heart disease (westerners would probably refer to it as simply being 'out of shape' or 'unfit'). Still, these idiosyncracies apart Wii Fit still manages to have the same accessible, universal appeal as other Nintendo titles and will not frighten off gamers or non-gamers.So overall Wii Fit deserves its five stars. I'm sure that within a matter of months we will see other games released that require the use of the Wii Board (the thought of a specialised skiing & snowboarding game that requires its use particuarly appeals), making it a indespensible piece of kit for most Wii owners. Until then Wii Fit provides more than enough of a challenge to keep people off their sofas.
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2.9.2009

I've had the Wii Fit for just over a year now. I bought it as I wanted to improve my fitness without going to a gym. It certainly did the trick. However, I should say that it is only really suitable for those who are beginners to aerobic exercise. It divides into four separate areas: Yoga, Muscle Training, Aerobic Exercise and Balance Games. The balance games are good fun and are especially good if there are group of people all having a go. The aerobic exercise consists of jogging, step, rhythm boxing and hula. The jogging offers short, long or island lap options and is good because you can follow different routes so it doesn't get boring (although if you hold the remote in your hand rather than in your pocket you'll be rated much better at the end).Follow the dog for a different route! I loved the rhythm boxing at first but after I began to get fitter I found that it wasn't challenging enough. The trainer shows you a short routine and then you copy it (getting extra points for being exactly in time). However this does mean that while the trainer shows you the routine you are just standing still and there is not way of avoiding this. Again, this is great if you are just starting out but frustrating as you improve and want more of a challenge. The step aerobics are fairly basics steps (no 'round the world' or anything like that) although if you use hand weights when you do it you can increase your all-round activity. There are options in both boxing and step where you can continue to do the exercise while switching to the TV (free jogging or boxing sections). The Wii remote and balance board will track your progress. Ultimately it's a gentle introduction into aerobic exercise. I haven't used the Yoga area very much but it is a good introduction to some of the major yoga moves and helps to control your breathing. I particularly like the muscle training section. I tend to spend 40 minutes on aerobic exercise followed by doing each of the exercises in the muscle training section to give a good all round work out and build up a sweat. All the exercises in this section have advanced and super advanced areas that you can unlock as you get better. They focus on the major muscle groups and the Wii remote and balance boards track your movements and give you tips (usually "your leg is shaking" when I'm doing one of the balance related exercises!) For those that have either not been to the gym before or for a long time it's a good way in to the key muscle exercises.A criticism overall of the Wii Fit is that there are no pre-programmed set work-outs or opportunities to programme your own therefore you have to stop and change to a new activity after each task. The Wii Fit will record and track all your data e.g. height, weight, bmi etc and you can see a graph of how it changes over time. It also recommends you take a body test every day. If you are trying to lose or gain weight I would not recommend doing this every day as to see significant weight changes once a week would be more advisable.Overall I would recommend this to people who are starting out with exercise or older people who prefer more gentle exercise. From the Wii Fit I progressed on to EA Sports Active which focuses more on pure exercise and doesn't have any of the games.
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2.5.2008

I've given Wii Fit 4 stars as I really do appluad the idea of getting whole households active but for me, unfortunately, my enthusiasm faded quickly. My girlfriend on the other hand loves it and it was bought mainly for her as she's the one doing a fitness regime.My first gripe with the game is the amount of time training compared with the amount of time you're actually playing the game. My Wii menu told me the game had been running for 1h 34mins, yet my training timer within the game said i'd been exercising for roughly 46 mins of that 1h 34mins, resulting in what I thought felt like a very drawn out exercise program (where as 15 mins on an exercise bike is 15 mins).This is all due to lots of confirmation screens and animations meaning you have to press 'A' many times before the exercises begin, all taking time.My other problem is the accuracy. After 20 mins of very gentle, introductory training it said i'd lost about 2lbs, yet, despite becoming more accustome to the exercises and the sensitivity of the balance board, my Wii Fit age had gone from 23 to 38.One last annoyance for me (that will go away after time) is that after telling me that i'm a healthy weight and have a (initial) Wii Fit age that's lower than my actual age, i'm only allowed to do 5 min work outs. The longer ones are unlocked as rewards after doing the exercise a number of times or exercising for long periods. Whilst I understand this is incredibly beneficial for people starting out and helps break people in gently it would have been nice to try and tailor regimes for people.On the plus side, there are games that genuinely left me slightly out of breath or in a sweat and that's all beneficial in the long term. One really good thing for me has been the boards ability to monitor posture and the way in which you hold yourself. Within 30 seconds the game was able to indentify the cause of my bad back that has taken an Osteopath about 6 months to do. The game even gave me hints to rectify the problem that have all helped so far. As people have said before, the board is a good, sturdy bit of kit that i think is well worth the price considering the work that went in to it. The potential for use with other games in the future is also quite appealing. The inclusion of games as well as serious exercises is a great little incentive. You often forget you're getting a little workout because you're having fun, and, whilst perhaps not as taxing as a proper workout, are great for when, for example, you've had a bad day and can't face a hard slog on the exercise bike but at the same time don't want to let your workouts disappear.My girlfriend has used it every day and loves monitoring her progress and it has definitely got her up of the sofa more frequently. It has quickly become part of a routine for her and has spurred her on to do more. In that sense it's a 5 star success, it just loses a star for my exeprience with it. Anything that gets people even slightly active that can be used by the whole family is a huge success in my opinion.
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11.7.2008

For over 3 years my boy-friend tried very hard to get me motivated enough to start exercising - with no luck whatsoever. I always had an excuse: weather either too hot or too cold, rain, too tired after work, too sleepy early in the morning, not now I have just eaten dinner - well, you get the idea!Then one week ago I got the Wii Fit as a present and after my initial resistance (Oh no, I really have to do exercise now, after getting this expensive present...)I actually started training. After starting up and doing my first body test I was told that I was slightly overweight - no surprise there. I started with the balance exercises and surprised myself that I had lots of fun doing them.From the start I aimed to get at least 30 minutes done, and the time really just flew by. In fact I was sad when the Wii Fit told me after 30 minutes that it was time for a break. Anyway, I have now done 30 minutes (and sometimes more) every day since I got the Wii Fit and each morning I am looking forward to the time of day when I am able to train again. If anyone had told me one week ago that I would enjoy doing exercises I would have never believed it.Some time ago I fancied the idea of buying either a Tai Chi or Yoga DVD and start training at home, but then didn't do it, because I was worried I would do the exercises wrong and do more harm than good. With the Wii Fit, however, I enjoyed doing the Yoga poses from day one. What helps me a lot is the fact that you can choose the tutorial first to get the pose explained and when you try the pose yourself your virtual trainer tells you to keep your centre of gravity within the yellow circle/the blue bar. This way you automatically balance your weight equally between left and right leg (on some poses) or between hands and feet (on other poses). This concept is similar with the muscle workouts. The exercises are explained and if I start swaying a bit or if I do something slightly wrong, the virtual trainer tells me about it.Yesterday I had some trouble with a new and more complicated muscle workout exercise and was immediately told to try learning the exercise properly first. This gives me the confidence to try out the new exercises without too much fear of doing it wrong. What I also like is the fact that after doing a certain muscle workout or yoga pose, you get suggestions of other exercises to combine with the one you have just done.I can wholeheartedly recommend the Wii Fit; I certainly don't want to be without it anymore. My big thank you goes to Nintendo for creating the Wii Fit and an even bigger thank you to my boy-friend for giving me this great present! My hope is that Nintendo will bring out more software for the Wii Fit with more exercises and maybe even real training plans.
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10.4.2009

If you're reading this, you must be wondering whether or not to take the plunge, so hear's my two pen'th:The WiiFit is like most fitness things, and only as good as the person using it! I have to say though, so far I've found it really fab, and very motivating. I do like to exercise, but found it hard to fit my old routines into life having just had my 4th baby, especially as I'm feeding him and don't like leaving him. Having something I can pick up whenever I have a free moment is great, as I can no longer fit in with pool/class timetables. I don't think the Wiifit will add much to the serious gym bunnie's life, but if like me, you can't get out and have to exercise at home,I think you'll find it very useful.I really enjoy the aerobic bit of the WiiFit; best is free runing, where you can jog on the spot for 15, 20 or 30 mins, and see how far you can get, and there's a step programme, hula hooping and a boxercise session. It's all quite basic and tame, but it does motivate you to get up at least! I try and run 20 minutes most days and I am definitely fitter. I managed to get out the other weekend and run in real life, and managed 5k, it took me 27 mins. I was very proud!The yoga is better than I thought, quite challenging, and I am definitely improving! I'm not so sure about the 'muscle work outs'. They are awkward to do on the board, and they are ever so easy to do wrong, which worries me, as I imagine it could be easy to injure yourself. I think a good dvd is better (like good old Davina!)There is also no structure to the workout, so it can be hard to work out what to do to get the result you're after. You could do a few squats, then mess about pretending to be a bubble for 20 minutes, and it all counts as the same level of exercising.The balance games are just fun! I don't think they do anything for fitness/weight loss, but they are a laugh! And the kids love them.I'm really really glad I got mine, I didn't want one, my husand just bought it for me for my birthday, but I use it all the time. One of the best things for me, as I'm quite goal orientated, is the tracking. You can set yourself a goal weight or bmi, and it will help you track your weight by plotting a graph over time, if you weigh in regularly. I've found it cheered me up to see my overall trend was downwards, when I was feeling bad about not losing, or gaining a pound here or there. In the time I've had it ( 2 months), I've gone from weighing 11 stone to 10 stone 3, and still losing, without dieting. I am now progressing to using exercise dvds and running 'in real life', but I still use the wiifit daily.I think if you really want to get fitter, but are unsure where to start, then this could be the boost you need. And it's also loads of fun.
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7.9.2009

The reason why I bought the Wii console! I bought it as I wanted to improve my fitness without an expensive gym membership. The game's own trainer is good for encouragement and will be able to dish out simple advice.There's 2 parts, Body test (measure how fit your body is in Wii standards) and Training.Body test, you can take this test and find out your BMI.. then set a goal to achieve within a set time. I find this is a pretty good idea, as it certainly reminds you if you are not ontrack! It makes me think twice while getting that packet of crisp!!The training part contains 4 sections, Yoga, Muscle workout, balance games and aerobics.Yoga - this section contains many yoga poses,the trainer will guide you through the poses. This is my favourite part of the Wii Fit game, I've used Wii fit for 3 weeks now... I do find that my core muscles are shaping up nicely and firm(er). I am more aware of body balances while deep breathing also helped me to relax.Muscle workout - tougher than yoga! but easy to follow and replicate each exercise. You need to complete the Ultimate balance test plus regular use of some muscle workouts to unlock all challenges here. Aim to unlock these little games!Balance games - Fun and addictive mini games. I love Ski jump, football, tight rope, snowboarding, tilt board! It definitely brings out our competitive sides! My partner and I are constantly playing these balance games to knock each other off the leader board! Although, I do not enjoy the zen game, in which you have to sit and be still...!?Aerobics - Good old aerobic games. The Running is ok and might be the only one that would get you sweating and truly working out! I like the varied routes (normal, long, island), and how you can follow those little dogs for different diversions. Yes you can cheat this game by just holding and moving your hand, but I suggest that you do not and see how much you can improve as a Wii runner (my % raised from 75% to over 130%)!! Steps exerises are good fun, but gets a little bit repitive. You might also enjoy the free steps (which you have to unlock as a game), do basic steps while you watch telly!! Hula hoop is fabulous, I love it! looks silly to other people but its great fun.Overall - this is a great game. If your aim is to get fit, you can achieve it by regular playing 30+ mins. Please do not expect to lose much weigh just playing this and not adapting to a healthier diet. The game itself recommends that you combine exercise and healthy diet to achieve good health.Wii Fit is giving me what I'm after, something I can hav fun on and improve fitness without the expensive gym membership!So, play regularly and do your body test :) this is a great starter for you to improve fitness.
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29.4.2008

Let's be honest: it looked like this was going to be a bit of a gimmick, didn't it? A computer games console gadget that could help you get fit? Don't make me laugh! My sides are splitting!! Er, hang on..... that's because I have a stitch!I received - at long last! - my Wii Fit software and Balance Board this week. I have to say that I am seriously impressed with the build quality, the look and the feel of the unit. It doesn't have any of the fragility that you might expect, it's big enough to be easy to stand on, and small enough to slide easily under the sofa or sideboard.The software is a dream. It was worth waiting for, because this is "right first time". It isn't overly complicated - in fact,it's highly intuitive - and it has the same quality feel as the board and the Wii itself. I did consider sending the unit back to Amazon when it informed me that I could, possibly, be a little overweight. I thought there must be a calibration issue until I realised I had a particularly heavy handkerchief in my pocket. No, really. And I have heavy bones. It's genetic.So, to the killer question: is this a game or a fitness tool? Well, I have spent two days working my way through the plethora of exercises and mini-games and most certainly view this as gymn-membership-cancelling worthy. I have had two half-hour workouts and I could use a little lie down. However, having watched my nine-year-old daughter, it is also a game - or at least, we just spent 30 mins of great fun together. Although I have to say that I stopped laughing when the Wii made my Mii avatar slightly fatter in line with my, er, heavier bones. Cheek!You could do all this without electricity or a Wii. I could jog on my own, do press-ups, join a Yoga class. By you know what? With the Wii, I can do all this at home, when I want. It's cheaper than a Yoga class, and less dangerous than learning to ski jump like Eddie the Eagle. And it works. It encourages me to set goals and get on with the programme. It rewrds me when i do well and it doesn't snigger at me in the changing room. It adds variety and fun to what would otherwise be a jog around the block in the rain. I can feel it working.This is a really great piece of kit. It is well thought through, it is high quality, and at £50 it isn't all that expensive. Considering the balance board is going to be used by other games in future as well, and the value for money is even better.Highly recommended for those of us who (allegedly) need to loose a few (okay, 6) pounds. Highly recommended for those who want a bit of sociable fun with family and friends. Highly recommended for those of us who like a little laugh at my expense when I can't do hula hoop!Great!!
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